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inference

Pronunciation: [ˈɪn.fər.əns]

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Learn how to use inference in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “reasoning”

(noun) an idea or conclusion that you come to after thinking about the facts or clues. It’s like being a detective; you gather information and then guess what it means.

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Her inference about the story showed that she understood the character's feelings very well.

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His inference was incorrect because he didn't have all the facts.

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What inference can we make from the clues in the text?

Context: “education”

(noun) a conclusion reached by analysis or reasoning based on evidence. It's often used in school when you learn to think critically about what you read.

Example

In science class, we made inferences based on our experiments.

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Without any evidence, her inference didn't stand up to discussion.

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Can you give an example of an inference you made while reading?

How to pronounce inference

Pronunciation: [ˈɪn.fər.əns]

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